The Beadsmith Macrame Board, 11.5 x 15.5 inches, 0.5-inch-Thick Foam, 10x14" Grid for Measuring, Bracelet Project with Instructions Included, Create Macrame and Knotting Creations

Its sturdy and great for smaller projects. Smells funky when opened but it will go over time.

I am so glad I purchased this board for macrame. It has made everything I make, so much easier!There are slots that hold on to the cords for you! This is well made, does NOT smell and eases your life.You will not go wrong with this purchase if you do any macrame…

This item works great for smaller macrame projects. The only complaint is just the smell - I have had this open for a couple of weeks and it still has a very strong smell.

I used to do a lot of macrame in college (so 20 years ago) and recently decided to get back into it. I don't have a good work surface available right now, but I saw a macrame board in a book and thought that sounded like just the thing I needed. So I ordered this and I am very happy with it. (For reference, I pretty much only make jewelry, and this is definitely of sufficient size for bracelets and necklaces.)Mine did not smell when I took it out of the package. Perhaps it was a bit older or the manufacturing technique has changed. At any rate, the material, itself, was in good shape. I have always been one to tape instead of pin, and masking tape stuck to this pretty nicely. I did use it as a pincushion for a needle I was using periodically and I can't even see any marks from that, so I'm happy with the self-healing aspect.I didn't think, when I ordered this, that I would use the measurement grid, but it turns out that I did and found that quite handy. Much simpler and faster than pulling out a ruler.I am also a fan of the indentations around the edge. These are perfect for holding thinner cords of the sort you'd use to make jewelry. I didn't need them much for my earliest projects (kept it to about 4 strands and not a complex pattern), but I tried them out and thought they were a nice touch.This is a decent size to hold in your lap although you may want to rest the far edge against a desk or table. It is lightweight and about a half inch thick, plus it is rigid (with a little bit of give). It seems to have a non-slip surface, which is nice.Although I had never even heard of a macrame board before, I am now a big fan of this thing and will be using it a lot.

It has a lingering & distasteful odor that probably comes from the machining process. Airing it out, even in the warm sunlight, didn’t mitigate the smell nor did wiping it with a lemon disinfectant sheet. What did work was to dampen a paper towel with a solution of scented fabric softener. Other than that, I think the product is excellent and really enjoy working with it while creating a lot of friendship bracelets for an upcoming craft show. Works well when using 1mm waxed thread even when the thread is only lightly waxed as well as 1.5, 2, & 3mm rat tail & 2mm faux suede.

This is the most well-designed macrame tool ever! Solves all sorts of problems and challenges, and well worth the price for how it makes things easier.

I love the size and convenience this board... I really want to order several more so it's easier to switch between projects... using this board make knotting a breeze!!! the notches around the edges help with cord management so beautifully that I can see where my knots need to go... pins stay where I put them... only issue I have is that over time the markings fade with regular use as you can see in this side by side comparison in my photo... the faded board I've had for over a year now and it's still being used daily...

I really like the thickness and sturdiness of this board. The size makes it easy to work on crafts vertically and horizontally. The 1/2 inch lined lines is so helpful in getting the size right on my crafts. I've stuck straight pins all over this board and it heals itself so that you would never realize there had been a pin there .I put a thing on the back so I can hang the board when working on long crafts. Love it!

When the package was first opened there was quite a strong odor but as the days passed the smell slowly went away. Nice compact size and love that the edges are grooved.

Excelente compra muy recomendada,para hacer manualidades.

Excelente herramienta para hacer cosas pequeñas en Macrame.Y de muy buena calidad.100 % recomendable.

Not had a chance to try it yet but seems very good and sturdy

It’s nice to work with but has a very strong smell like chemicals